Jeannie Dickmann, 70

Jeannie Marie Dickmann, age 70, passed away peacefully on Dec. 28, 2012, at the Hospice Center in Coeur d’Alene. She was born on Dec. 6, 1942, in Sandpoint to John Henry and June Annebell Stromquist.

A mother, grandmother, wife and friend to many, Jeannie led her life with a desire and passion to help others. She accomplished this through years of volunteer work or contributions in her communities that served those in need. She was respected by many and, she was well known for her “tell it how it is” personality.

Jeannie follows her husband, Martin Stephen Dickmann; her daughter, Shelly Gomaa and, her siblings Jack Stromquist and Sherry Gramm.

Jeannie is survived by her son, Stephen Karl and his wife, Nicole; Grandaughters Vera June and Yvonne Meredith-Rose, Grandsons Stephen James, Jeremy Ray and Matthew Lee. She is also survived by eleven great grandchildren including Angel, Jada, Lo’ela and Denisse of Idaho; and many cousins and nieces.

In Jeannie’s last years, she made many new friends with residents and staff of The Best Land Independent Living family. Friend of the family, Kelly Levi also provided support and friendship in recent years. The family gives each of them and everyone else who loved Jeannie their deepest gratitude.

In respect of Jeannie’s wishes, no memorial service is planned. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to North Idaho Hospice, 9493 Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835 or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

Please visit Jeannie’s memorial page and sign her online guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.